Absolute cheapest, but secure way, to buy a MBP?

[mattcube64]

I'm looking at possibly upgrading my Rev A Macbook to a new Unibody MBP.

I see that refurbs are $1699. But, after tax, that makes them closer to 1800.

I've seen some get sold on eBay new for right around $1600. Are those legit? They seem to be as they have good sellers.

I've scoured Craigslist, but have not seen much.

What would you guys recommend? I'd rather not spend much more than $1600. Is that do-able?

If new MBPs come out in the next few months, what do you guys think the current MBPs will fall to on the refurb store?

Thanks!

 

[HiFiGuy528]

I would not buy off Craigslist because you just don't know who you're gonna meet or how many guys. You don't want to risk your life over $2k.

I got my MBP 2.5ghz (MB471LL/A) new off eBay for $1899 shipped. See my post and picture. I feel that eBay is the BEST as long as you know how to play. I bought ALL my Macs there.

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/655479/

 

[dmmcintyre3]

buy last gen from apple refurb store

 

[darngooddesign]

buy last gen from apple refurb store

Remember how he said "to a new Unibody MBP."?

 

[desiringGod]

Go with the refurb store.

If you want new, here is the amazon (which normally doesn't charge tax) for $1868

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MB470LL...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1235600212&sr=8-1

 

[HiFiGuy528]

unibody MBP 2.8ghz are on refurb store today for $2399.

http://store.apple.com/us_epp_116869/product/G0G02LL/A?mco=MjE0NjE5MA

 

[kastenbrust]

Absolute CHEAPEST and SECURE way?

Directly from Apple with ADC and Student Discount

http://developer.apple.com/students/sthardware.html

20% Off.

 

[HiFiGuy528]

Absolute CHEAPEST and SECURE way?

Directly from Apple with ADC and Student Discount

http://developer.apple.com/students/sthardware.html

20% Off.

I have EPP discount. I don't why EPP prices are lower than EDU today.

 

[Scottsdale]

There is another forum post just made today, where the OP listed he received his MBP 2.53 ($2499 model) from this seller for $1899.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Apple-MB470LL-A...5|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:1|293:1|294:50

Worked for him.

Cheers.

 

[HiFiGuy528]

I just got mine from this seller today. Brand new 2.5ghz MB471LL/A for only $1899 shipped and PERFECT! The lowest price sold for a 2.4ghz from this seller was $1599 shipped.

 

[UGotNext]

I have EPP discount. I don't why EPP prices are lower than EDU today.

EPP != EDU != ADC Student Discount

The cheapest and most secure way to get a new MBP is the ADC student discount.

 

[mattcube64]

I just got mine from this seller today. Brand new 2.5ghz MB471LL/A for only $1899 shipped and PERFECT! The lowest price sold for a 2.4ghz from this seller was $1599 shipped.

Could you possibly link me to the seller's eBay page?

And thanks for all the other suggestions, guys.

I've considered the ADC store... but I still have two years at my University, and might end up using that discount on a Mac Pro...

 

[chris7777]

Could you possibly link me to the seller's eBay page?

And thanks for all the other suggestions, guys.

I've considered the ADC store... but I still have two years at my University, and might end up using that discount on a Mac Pro...

I got this from DjAmTraX link in his thread.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=120381879172
here is a more concise link.
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZlynnc78